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BT53 JVN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,616 mi
Last recorded156,616 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 156,616 miles

all four wheels slightly buckled

both front tyres worn inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (borderline)

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

engine oil leak

n/s/r shocker damp

slight play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 6 Apr 2016 156,616 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r shocker damp

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four wheels slightly buckled

both front tyres worn inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (borderline)

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

slight play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2015 150,516 miles

both rear tyres worn inner eges

engine oil leak

n/s/f shocker damp of oil

slight play n/s/f suspension arm bottom ball joint

Fail 7 Apr 2015 150,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner eges

engine oil leak

n/s/f shocker damp of oil

slight play n/s/f suspension arm bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2014 140,353 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake slightly grabbing

play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

small chip swepted area

Fail 3 Apr 2014 140,353 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake slightly grabbing

play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

small chip swepted area

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 10 Oct 2012 127,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear shock cover loose and bump stop damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2010 104,010 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear shock cover loose and bump stop damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,864 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,577 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,047 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 45,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BT53 JVN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 JVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 JVN registered?

BT53 JVN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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